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This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the
First/Second/Third Boot Device items.
Bootable Add-in Device:
This item allows you to select the add-in device among the [PCI Slot Device],
[OnChip SATA RAID], and [Onboard SATA] channel to serve as the bootable device
listed in the item “Hard Disk Boot Priority”.
HDD Change Message:
When set to [Enabled], a pop-up message will be displayed on the screen during the
POST process if the hard drives installed in your system had been changed.
First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device:
Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second
Boot Device], and [Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the
operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other
Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these three
items.
Boot Up Floppy Seek:
When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed
or not.
Boot Up NumLock Status:
This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up.
[On]:
The numeric keypad functions as number keys.
[Off]:
The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.
Security Option:
This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the
system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup.
[Setup]:
The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.
[System]:
The password is required each time the computer boots up.
NOTE:
Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to
open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up
the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options.
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